Implement evidence-based programs and infrastructure development activities.Monitor progress, evaluate effectiveness, sustain effective programs and improve or replace those that fail. SPF ProcessAssessmentCapacityPlanningImplementationEvaluation Why does Fayette County need SPF?42% of Fayette County 11th graders have had an alcoholic drink in the past 30 days. The state average is only 35.6%57% of Fayette County high school students surveyed considered drinking an "acceptable" behavior.26.9% of Fayette County residents age 18 or older report binge drinking in the last month.44.9% of Fayette County students felt it would be "easy" or "very easy" to get alcoholic beverages. The economic costs of alcohol abuse in the United States exceed $184 billion a year. Some of the consequences of underage drinking per year are:2,121 fatal car accidents1,600 homicides300 suicides50,000 incidents of alcohol-related date rape430,000 assaults by students who were drinking The human costs are immeasurable for adults and youth:chronic disease and deathinjuries, suicides, and fatalitiessexual abuselegal problemsviolent and property crimesalcohol poisoningFetal Alcohol Syndromeacademic struggles, suspensions, expulsionsrisky sexual behaviors & teenage pregnancy SPF SIG EligibilityOut of 99 counties, Fayette County ranked:13th in adult binge drinking23rd in youth 30-day use29th in adult alcohol offenses37th in adult OWI citations SPF SIG PrioritiesReduce underage alcohol useany use of alcohol by anyone under the age of 21Reduce adult binge drinkingmale adults over 18 having five or more drinks on any one occasion (four for females) Prevention as a SystemPartnerships among agencies andorganizations allow communities to pool their resources and place responsibility on everyone to prevent substance abuse. What can you do?Become a member of the Fayette County Substance Abuse Coalition (FCSAC). FCSAC meets every fourth Tuesday of the month from 4-5 p.m. Locations vary throughout Fayette County. FCSAC Coalition Membersteachersparentshigh school studentsbusiness ownershealth care providersschool counselorsconcerned citizenslaw enforcementfaith-based community Educating the Publicprint materialspublic presentationsword of mouthPSAs Stacie Schroeder, Fayette County SPF SIG Coordinator240 Center Street, Elgin, Iowa 52141 Phone: (563) 380-7983 Email: sschroeder@helpingservices.org

www.helpingservices.orghttp://www.facebook.com/helpingservices Fayette County SPF SIG Stakeholders have chosen the following strategies:Cops in ShopsAlcohol Use Restrictions in Public PlacesCollege Campus PoliciesSocial Host LiabilityMarketing Campaigns aimed at increasing awareness